Gudivada: Hidden camera found in girls hostel washroom

It has been alleged that videos recorded by the camera were circulated in the boys' hostel.

On Thursday night, students protested, raising slogans of "We want justice." Some students attempted to attack another student who was reportedly selling the videos recorded from the hidden camera. Upon receiving information, the police arrived at the college and took a BTech final-year student into custody, seizing his laptop and cell phones. It has also been alleged that a girl student assisted in setting up the camera.

However, Krishna District SP Gangadhar Rao stated, "We did not find any hidden cameras in the girls' hostel during our investigation. The police searched the suspected student's laptops, mobile phones, and other electronic gadgets in the presence of students and college staff. No videos were found. Girl students need not worry about this issue. Further investigation is in progress."

Meanwhile, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has ordered an inquiry into the incident and directed District Collector Kollu Ravindra and the SP to visit the college and conduct an immediate investigation.

Responding to the incident, Minister Nara Lokesh stated, "I asked the authorities for details about the protest of female students at Gudlavalleru Engineering College of Krishna District. I have ordered an inquiry into the allegations of hidden cameras. Strict action will be taken against the culprits and those responsible if it is found that they have committed a mistake in the investigation. Managements should take early steps without ragging and harassment in colleges."